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Childhood anxiety disorders

D S Pine1

  • 1New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York 10032, USA.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Childhood anxiety disorders are common yet understudied. Recent research highlights their genetics, biology, and treatment, emphasizing the need for further investigation into these impairing conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders are prevalent in children and adolescents but historically under-researched compared to other psychiatric conditions.
  • Recent epidemiological data underscore the significance and impairing nature of childhood anxiety disorders.
  • Growing attention is being directed towards understanding these conditions in youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current epidemiological data on childhood anxiety disorders.
  • To integrate findings from recent studies on genetics, biology, and treatment.
  • To identify future research directions for addressing knowledge gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent epidemiological, genetic, biological, and treatment studies.
  • Synthesis of existing data to provide a comprehensive overview.
  • Identification of key areas requiring further research.

Main Results:

  • Epidemiological data confirm the high prevalence and impact of childhood anxiety disorders.
  • Recent studies offer insights into the genetic and biological underpinnings of these disorders.
  • Current treatment approaches show promise but require further refinement and investigation.

Conclusions:

  • There is a growing understanding of childhood anxiety disorders.
  • Significant knowledge gaps remain, necessitating continued and focused research efforts.
  • Future research should prioritize understanding etiology, improving diagnostic accuracy, and optimizing treatment efficacy.

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